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Some things you should know about on-camera flash
On-camera flash can be harsh and unforgiving – use sparingly. The flash that comes on-board of most cameras is small, tightly focused and very close to the optical axis of the camera. These things cause problems for your shots. On-board … Continue reading
Posted in Camera control, Composition, Equipment, How to..., Light and Lighting, Things to try
Tagged Diffuser, Flash, Highlights, light and lighting, Light reflector, Off-camera, Power, Reflector, Tripod
Landscape loves – do you know why you are photographing this scene?
A landscape ‘snap’ just does not seem to cut it… Many landscape photos are really stimulating for the author, but few other people. The problem? It’s too easy to ‘snap’ a shot that will bring back the moment. You really … Continue reading
Five tips you must know to start photography
Essentials are simple… The simple things make the biggest improvements. Concentrate on taking some simple steps and your photography will quickly improve. These tips will get you ahead when you start photography. Tip 1. Solid base: The best ways to … Continue reading
Posted in Camera control, Disability & Access, Equipment, Opinion, Starters School, Things to try, Tips Tutorials & Techniques
Tagged Approach, Daily photography, Daily shot, Disability, Disability photography, Hold, How to Shoot, Position, Practice, Stance, Start photography, Weak muscles photography
Work the scene…
In order to get the best you have to do the most There are two things you have to accept about photography. One, you are going to take a lot of photographs. Two, you will get a proportion of them … Continue reading
Posted in Composition, How to..., Light and Lighting, Things to try
Tagged Aperture, exposure, How to Shoot, ISO, Light, Scene, Shutter Speed, Tripod, Work the scene
Doing a photo critique – Part 2: the method
The method – support and develop through your critique In the previous article I set out an approach for doing a critique of a photograph. The photographer providing a photograph for appraisal deserves your respect. Photography is for all of … Continue reading
Posted in Composition, How to..., Opinion, Tips Tutorials & Techniques
Tagged Appraisal, Approach, Art, Creativity, Critique, Critisism, Review
Creating a Fake Smoke Effect
A great effect to add to your photography skills This effect works very well but requires a little preparation and a little practice to get right. It’s great to liven up and add interest to a still life image, making … Continue reading
50 ways to do it at the weekend!
Inspiration – just when you need it When it comes to photography the inspiration seems to be there until you actually pick up the camera. I must admit I have ‘idea’ days and I have brain-dead days. So sometimes it … Continue reading
Posted in Composition, Light and Lighting, Things to try, Video included
Tagged Composition, hard light, Light, soft light, Still Life, Tripod, Video